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xQc claims Hasan and Pokimane are ‘scared’ of Kick’s potential success: ‘All they'll have is their morals’
xQc claims Hasan and Pokimane are ‘scared’ of Kick’s potential success: ‘All they'll have is their morals’
xQc said that he was disappointed in HasanAbi for siding with Pokimane
2023-06-25 16:27
Capcom has ‘unannounced major title’ in works for early 2024 in bid to meet its finance targets
Capcom has ‘unannounced major title’ in works for early 2024 in bid to meet its finance targets
In a drive to help the firm hit its financial aims, Capcom has confirmed an “unannounced major title” will be released in next six months – sparking speculation over which of its hit franchises could be set for another sequel.
2023-11-14 22:55
X introduces limits to prevent non-paying users from replying to posts
X introduces limits to prevent non-paying users from replying to posts
Elon Musk has introduced new controls to X, formerly Twitter, that allow users to limit who can comment on posts to just paying users. The reply paywall will prevent unverified accounts that do not pay for X Premium from engaging in discussions on certain posts. It is the latest change to the platform that Mr Musk has overseen since taking over Twitter last year and renaming it X. The tech billionaire, who is the most-followed person on X, said the latest limits “should help a lot with spam bots”. Mr Musk has brought about a complete overhaul of the way verification on the platform works since his takeover, removing the legacy blue ticks from celebrities, journalists and politicians, and giving them to anyone who paid a monthly subscription fee. These paying users were also given prominence over non-paying users when appearing in searches, as well as prioritised ranking in conversations. The move comes amid reports that Mr Musk is planning to test new subscription options for X users, which could see the introduction of up to three tiers. Each premium tier will offer different levels of ad exposure, according to a report in Bloomberg, though it is not clear if the price of the top tier will differ from the $11 (£9.60) that it currently costs. Other social media firms are also considering similar subscription models, with both Meta and TikTok among those who will potentially supplement their advertising revenue with a user-funded model. Monthly fees for Meta’s platforms, which include Facebook and Instagram, could cost between €10 (£9) and €13 in Europe, The Wall Street Journal reported last week, and come in response to Europe’s data privacy laws. These laws are seen as a threat to the lucrative business model of showing personalised ads to users, with a spokesperson confirming that Meta was exploring options to “comply with evolving regulatory requirements”. Read More The mystery AI device that could replace your phone Schoolboy almost dies from swallowing magnets for TikTok challenge Woman shares honest review of New York City apartment TikTok mom slammed after making 5-year-old son run in 104 degree heat
2023-10-10 19:15
White House unveils wide-ranging action to mitigate AI risks
White House unveils wide-ranging action to mitigate AI risks
By Jeff Mason U.S. President Joe Biden will take wider-ranging action on artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday by
2023-10-30 22:49
Is XDefiant Beta on Steam?
Is XDefiant Beta on Steam?
The XDefiant Beta is not available on Steam; PC players must download the game from Ubisoft Connect to access the FPS.
2023-06-22 02:26
Scientists say drinking coffee gives ‘special boost’ to the brain
Scientists say drinking coffee gives ‘special boost’ to the brain
If you’re anything like us, the first coffee of the day is the only thing that can get us up on a morning – and it turns out, there’s real science behind it. Everyone knows that coffee can give us a welcome caffeine hit, but it’s now been revealed that the drink also gives us an extra ‘special boost’ too. Scientists have claimed that the act of drinking a cup of joe gives the body a lift, making us more alert, which can’t be replicated merely with caffeine. In fact, new research shows that drinking hot coffee activates additional areas of the brain. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Scientists from the University of Minho in Portugal and elsewhere looked into the effects of coffee outside of just caffeine content as part of a study – and they found that plain caffeine didn’t have the same impact. In fact, a cup of coffee also influenced working memory and goal-directed behaviour. “There is a common expectation that coffee increases alertness and psychomotor functioning. When you get to understand better the mechanisms underlying a biological phenomenon, you open pathways for exploring the factors that may modulate it and even the potential benefits of that mechanism,” study co-author Nuno Sousa explained. Experts said that drinking coffee actually increased the connectivity in the brain’s more advanced nerve network controlling vision, and other parts involved in working memory, cognitive control and goal-directed behaviour – something not found when participants only took caffeine. Researchers also said that if subjects wanted to not just feel alert but ready to go, caffeine alone might not do the job. “Acute coffee consumption decreased the functional connectivity between brain regions of the default mode network, a network that is associated with self-referential processes when participants are at rest,” study co-author Maria Picó-Pérez said. “The subjects were more ready for action and alert to external stimuli after having coffee,” she added. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-17 00:00
OpenAI CEO's threat to quit EU draws lawmaker backlash
OpenAI CEO's threat to quit EU draws lawmaker backlash
By Martin Coulter and Supantha Mukherjee LONDON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -For months, Sam Altman, CEO of Microsoft-backed OpenAI has urged lawmakers around
2023-05-26 13:17
Leading 3D Scanning App Polycam Launches New AI-Based 360 Capture; Turns Normal iPhones Into A 360 Camera
Leading 3D Scanning App Polycam Launches New AI-Based 360 Capture; Turns Normal iPhones Into A 360 Camera
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2023--
2023-06-01 22:59
Tinder's new feature lets friends and family pick your dates
Tinder's new feature lets friends and family pick your dates
Tinder has introduced a feature that allows friends and family to take full control of your dating life – well, kind of. Dating debriefs with friends are a given with 75 per cent of singles admitting to discussing their dating life several times a month. Now, with Tinder Matchmaker, the platform is giving your nearest and dearest a say in the matter by allowing them to take over your profile and check out hopeful potentials. It works by inviting others, regardless of whether they have a Tinder profile or not, to view and suggest dates. But ultimately, the main user has the final say. "For years, singles have asked their friends to help find their next match on Tinder, and now we're making that so easy with Tinder Matchmaker," Melissa Hobley, Chief Marketing Officer at Tinder said. She continued: "Tinder Matchmaker brings your circle of trust into your dating journey and helps you see the possibilities you might be overlooking from the perspective of those closest to you." The popular dating app has partnered with rapper Coi Leray to bring the feature to life. "Handing your phone over to the friend group was the original vibe check. Obviously you want your friends to like whoever you’re crushing on, and Tinder Matchmaker is a fun way to get the bestie seal of approval even before the match," the 'Players' rapper said. Intrigued? Here's how to try out Tinder Matchmaker for yourself: A Tinder Matchmaker session can be started directly from a profile card, or within app settings. Users can share their unique link with up to 15 friends in a 24 hour period. After following the link, the matchmaker can either log in to Tinder or continue as a guest (after completing an age verification prompt and agreeing to Tinder’s terms as outlined). Matchmakers have 24 hours to play cupid before the session expires, where they can recommend profiles for the Tinder user but won’t be able to chat or send messages on their behalf. Once the session expires, Tinder users will have the opportunity to review the profiles their matchmakers’ Like for them. Profiles that received a Like from a matchmaker will be marked as a “recommendation” (profiles sent a Nope won’t change). The Tinder user still makes the final call on who to Like - but now knows who their friends are rooting for. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-27 18:25
Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack
Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack
Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.
2023-06-25 15:16
Keychron Q11 Review
Keychron Q11 Review
As you can imagine, we do a lot of typing here at PCMag, so we’re
2023-08-29 09:15
Keysight Introduces High Density Source Measure Unit to Speed Semiconductor Characterization
Keysight Introduces High Density Source Measure Unit to Speed Semiconductor Characterization
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 11, 2023--
2023-07-11 23:24